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Masham

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Masham

Masham works well as a base: 15 minutes from Bedale, 33km from Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Masham is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,205, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Masham sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Masham to your route.

About Masham

Masham ( MASS-əm) is a market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. It had a population of 1,205 at the 2011 census. The town is located 34 miles (55 km) northwest of York and was in the former Harrogate district. It is situated in the lower Wensleydale, on the western bank of the River Ure, just north of

Read more its confluence with the River Burn.

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Where is Masham located?

Masham is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.2227 latitude, -1.6572 longitude.

What is the population of Masham?

Masham has a population of approximately 1,205 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,205
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.2227, -1.6572

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Masham

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Fountains Abbey

Largest and best-preserved Cistercian monastery ruins in England, set within the elegant Studley Royal Water Garden UNESCO World Heritage Site.

14 km · about 25 min drive

waterfall

Aysgarth Falls

A triple flight of broad waterfalls stepping through Wensleydale woodland, a tranquil Dales detour.

24 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Croft Circuit

A former World War II airfield in North Yorkshire that hosts BTCC and is known for its mix of fast straights and tight chicanes.

26 km · about 30 min drive

cafe

The Hideout Cafe

A motorcycle-friendly cafe nestled in the Yorkshire Dales, perfectly positioned on some of northern England's finest riding roads.

26 km · about 30 min drive

cafe

Bettys Café Tea Rooms, Harrogate

Yorkshire tea-room institution founded by Swiss confectioner Frederick Belmont in 1919, still family-owned and famous for Fat Rascals and its art-deco interior inspired by the Queen Mary liner.

27 km · about 30 min drive

ancient ruins

Bolton Abbey

Romantic 12th-century Augustinian priory ruins on the banks of the River Wharfe, surrounded by 30,000 acres of moorland and woodland.

31 km · about 35 min drive

national park

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Classic English countryside with limestone pavements, waterfalls, and stone-walled valleys.

33 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Gordale Scar

A jaw-dropping limestone ravine with waterfalls tumbling between overhanging cliffs near Malham.

36 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Masham

  • 37 kmButtertubs PassA high, narrow Dales road over the moors, named for deep limestone potholes and ranked among Britain's best drives.
  • 52 kmRosedale Chimney BankOne of England's steepest roads, hitting 1-in-3 (33%) as it climbs from Rosedale Abbey onto the North York Moors past old ironstone kilns. A rite of passage for drivers and cyclists; caravans are banned.
  • 66 kmTrough of BowlandRemote moorland pass through the Forest of Bowland linking Lancaster and Dunsop Bridge, following the route the Pendle witches were marched to trial in 1612. Sweeping single-carriageway bends with barely a building in sight.
  • 80 kmHartside PassThe A686's grand sweep over the North Pennines between Penrith and Alston, climbing to 580m through wide hairpins with views across the Eden Valley to the Lake District fells. A celebrated drivers' and bikers' road.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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